New headache for security agencies; "TigerText" on mobiles

New Delhi (PTI) - It is the new "TigerText" software
that is on the prowl in the cyber space giving fresh concerns
to security agencies as with it the sender can delete all the
messages, videos and photographs on a recipient's mobile.
The software enables the consumer to have a complete
control over messaging with a function to auto delete when he
wishes to. "With TigerText you can regain peace of mind and
privacy over the personal data you send, setting when they
(should) disappear," the website of the company says.
"Once a TigerText message is gone, it's gone, so feel a
little better about your texting last night," says the
US-based company.
A security expert explained that if a customer using
TigerText sends a message to another mobile phone, the sender
has the advantage to delete it at his wish from the recipient
mobile.
This has prompted Union Home Ministry to issue a directive
to Department of Telecom asking them to direct service
providers to ensure proper legal interception before its
launch in phones in the country.
"Before launch of this service, proper arrangements for
legal interception, monitoring and prior approval of the legal
enforcement agencies are required," the directive issued to
DoT states.
According to Home Ministry, the use of this service by
Indian service providers may create problems to legal
enforcement agencies in their operational activities. This
service is compatible with handsets like iPhone, Android and
Blackberry.